Jason’s Gems - keys to being an ‘insider’ in our neighborhood and beyond.
Food Scene
Wicked authentic tacos. Mind blowingly good.
Actinolite Restaurant
971 Ossington AveIt's exquisite
The Caledonian
856 College StGastro Pub extraordinaire
The Epicure Cafe & Grill
502 Queen St WBanjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WLe Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WFresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestBar Isabel
797 College StIl Gatto Nero
720 College StSeven Lives
72 Kensington AveBest Tacos in town
Tacos El Asador
689 Bloor St WThe real deal
Pho Tien Thanh
57 Ossington AveBest pho in city
Dazzling array of fresh produce, meats and loads more.
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Pasar St. Lawrence
93 Front St EDazzling array of fresh produce, meats and loads more.
Vince Gasparro's Meat Market
857 Bloor St WJust the best butchers around
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveA wonderfully reclaimed space.
The Flagship. See what started the Neopolitan pizz-alution in Toronto.
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveThe Flagship. See what started the Neopolitan pizz-alution in Toronto.
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St WExcellent craft coffees.
Ella's Uncle
916 Dundas St WGreat baked good to go with your morning Joe
Elegant, fun space for brunch and beyond
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Chadwick's Craft Kitchen & Bar
268 Howland AveElegant, fun space for brunch and beyond
Dynasty
69 Yorkville AveBest Dim Sum and service south of Richmond Hill.
Insane bespoke goodies from eponymously named after innovative French desert master.
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Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St WInsane bespoke goodies from eponymously named after innovative French desert master.
Scrumptious Korean comfort food. Reasonable prices and excellent service
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Tofu Village
681 Bloor St WScrumptious Korean comfort food. Reasonable prices and excellent service
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WCool spot. Good food. Craft beer.
Le Baratin
1600 Dundas St WAwesome French food and wine.
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna AveAwesome brunches.
Cozy old school bistro type vibe in a victorian house. Owners are old friends and make amazing food. Nice chilled vibe.
Maison Close 1888
21 Kensington AveCozy old school bistro type vibe in a victorian house. Owners are old friends and make amazing food. Nice chilled vibe.
Awesome, innovative and elegant Mediterranean fare.
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Edulis Restaurant
169 Niagara StAwesome, innovative and elegant Mediterranean fare.
Superpoint
184 Ossington AveGreat pizza. Fun vibe.
La Banane
227 Ossington AveAmazing French inspired elegance.
Great homey Brunch spot. Awesome food. Great portions. And a lovely owner.
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The Grapefruit Moon
968 Bathurst StGreat homey Brunch spot. Awesome food. Great portions. And a lovely owner.
La Palette
492 Queen St WFun simple French food.
Wallflower
1665 Dundas St WCozy excellent neighborhood scene with great wine
Great old fashioned malt shop for ice cream, desserts and sodas.
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Bean & Baker Malt Shop
326 Harbord StGreat old fashioned malt shop for ice cream, desserts and sodas.
Amazing raw and health food sandwiches
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The Grow-Op Juice Bar & Eatery
222 Ossington AveAmazing raw and health food sandwiches
Bazara Asian Cuisine
188 Ossington AveAsian fusion. Elegant vibe.
One of the original Spanish tapas joints in (mid)town. excellent.
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Cava Restaurant
1560 Yonge StOne of the original Spanish tapas joints in (mid)town. excellent.
Honest Weight
2766 Dundas St Wcozy seafood place in junction
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WAwesome tacos and beer
Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St WHigher end Italian comfort food.
Casa La Palma
849 Dundas St WElegant Nuvo Italian in Miami style ambiance.
Cozy, charming, delightful service with great ambiance. Best patio in the city.
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The Walton
607 College StCozy, charming, delightful service with great ambiance. Best patio in the city.
Killer Spanish place. Transport your self to plaza Santa Ana or Las Ramblas. Feels more like NYC than TO.
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Bar Raval
505 College StKiller Spanish place. Transport your self to plaza Santa Ana or Las Ramblas. Feels more like NYC than TO.
Hands down my fave spot in the city for coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Awesome design. chilled vibe and pleasant laid back staff. Literally 30 feet from the house. Can be beat.
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Contra Café
1028 Shaw StHands down my fave spot in the city for coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Awesome design. chilled vibe and pleasant laid back staff. Literally 30 feet from the house. Can be beat.
The Delaware
946 Bloor St WAwesome, cozy spot. Great food, staff and beer tap. 5 stars.
Drinks & Nightlife
Northwood
815 Bloor St WGet Well
1181 Dundas Street WestBellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveChristie Pits Pub
814 Bloor St Wgreat place to watch sports
Tallboys - Craft Beer House
838 Bloor St WCraft brewing Mecca
Where Tequila lovers go when they think of heaven. Great Jazz too.
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Reposado
136 Ossington AveWhere Tequila lovers go when they think of heaven. Great Jazz too.
The best new Cocktail bar on town. Great mixologists. Full of locals. Awesome vibe.
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Civil Liberties
878 Bloor St WThe best new Cocktail bar on town. Great mixologists. Full of locals. Awesome vibe.
Wenona Craft Beer Lodge
1069 Bloor St WGreat Craft beer and BBQ food too.
Great vibe. And Great wine list. Good food and service too.
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416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst StGreat vibe. And Great wine list. Good food and service too.
Awesome small brewery. Great California vibe in an amazing space
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Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St WAwesome small brewery. Great California vibe in an amazing space
Poetry Jazz Cafe
1078 Augusta AveIntimate and excellent jazz. Top quality.
The Walton
607 College StMulberry Bar
828 Bloor St WBar Homestand
834 Bloor St WGreat wine bar seconds from the house. Excellent back patio and local craft beers. Top staff.
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Paradise Grapevine
841 Bloor St WGreat wine bar seconds from the house. Excellent back patio and local craft beers. Top staff.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WMuzium Diraja Ontario
100 Queens ParkSuper fun interactive space for kids to learn about science
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Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Super fun interactive space for kids to learn about science
Intimate and Elegant space for classical and all music lovers.
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Koerner Hall
273 Bloor St WIntimate and Elegant space for classical and all music lovers.
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceExquisite, lesser known museum with amazing curations.
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Gardiner Museum
111 Queens ParkExquisite, lesser known museum with amazing curations.
Shopping
Yorkville
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestType Books
883 Queen St W
Pusat CF Toronto Eaton
220 Yonge StBusy mosh pit for retail therapy.
Stockyards District
An outdoor mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplex Cinemas Yonge Dundas & VIP
10 Dundas St EThe Royal Cinema
608 College StTarragon Theatre
30 Bridgman AveCineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St WTIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WThe Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Bill Bolton Arena
40 Rossmore RdFree skates throughout the week. No skate rentals.
Akuarium Ripley di Kanada
288 Bremner BlvdToronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale RdEssentials
Incredible fresh produce and excellent specialty items on top of your usual needs.
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Fiesta Farms
200 Christie StIncredible fresh produce and excellent specialty items on top of your usual needs.
Loblaws
585 Queen St WPretty good selection of pretty much anything you need.
LCBO
2300 Yonge StSmall but decent wine store steps from the House.
Good for fast staples as it is a 3 min walk from House. Open all night.
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Sobeys Dupont
840 Dupont StGood for fast staples as it is a 3 min walk from House. Open all night.
Sightseeing
Fun family spot. Great interactive installations for science enthusiasts of all ages.
Kensington Market
Awesome patio and elegant but quaint bar. Delightful staff. Great beer, wine and food. Can't miss. An easy and delightful walk from the house.
The Delaware
946 Bloor St WAwesome patio and elegant but quaint bar. Delightful staff. Great beer, wine and food. Can't miss. An easy and delightful walk from the house.